Director, Federal Affairs

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is seeking a strategic, driven, and highly experienced Director of Federal Affairs to lead our engagement with the U.S. federal government. In this pivotal role, you will shape and execute our federal policy agenda to support Form Energy’s mission to transform the electric grid. You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-impact relationships with the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies, Congress, and key partners, while delivering measurable policy outcomes that advance our business and regulatory objectives.

Reporting to the VP of Communications & Corporate Affairs, you will be a key cross-functional leader, partnering with teams across the company—including commercial, supply chain, product, finance, and legal—to ensure Form’s priorities are reflected in legislative and regulatory initiatives. You will also be responsible for managing external lobbyists and consultants, ensuring strategic alignment, high performance, and compliance. In addition, you will oversee policy-related budget planning and federal grant engagement, ensuring transparency, oversight, and effective use of public resources.

What you'll do:

• Develop and execute federal affairs strategies that support Form Energy’s commercial and operational objectives, in close coordination with internal teams and external allies.

• Serve as a trusted advocate and representative of Form Energy with Congress, federal agencies, trade associations, and policy coalitions.

• Monitor, analyze, and proactively engage on federal policy developments, translating them into clear recommendations and action plans for Form.

• Build and deepen strategic relationships across the executive and legislative branches, federal agencies, and key energy and climate stakeholders.

• Lead and coordinate Form’s engagement with trade associations and multi-stakeholder advocacy groups.

• Provide oversight of all federal government relations consultants and lobbyists, ensuring aligned messaging, strategic deployment, and results-driven performance.

• Oversee grant compliance and reporting in coordination with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent use of public funds.

• Manage the federal affairs budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and clear reporting on ROI.

What you'll bring:

• 12+ years of federal government affairs experience, with a strong preference for backgrounds in energy storage, clean energy, or related infrastructure sectors.

• Direct experience working on Capitol Hill and/or within a federal agency is preferred.

• Proven track record of securing meaningful legislative and regulatory outcomes for mission-driven, fast-growing companies or organizations.

• Deep understanding of federal policy processes, players, and timelines—especially as they relate to climate, energy, industrial policy, and grid reliability.

• Experience managing external consultants and lobbyists, including performance management and contract oversight.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a depar